Damselfly

Amphipterygidae

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Calopterygidae - Demoiselles

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Chlorocyphidae - Jewels

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Dicteriadidae - Barelegs

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Euphaeidae - Gossamerwings

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Polythoridae - Bannerwings

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Synlestidae - Sylphs

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Lestidae - Reedlings

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Lestoididae

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Megapodagrionidae - Flatwings

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Perilestidae - Shortwings

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Hemiphlebidae - Reedlings

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Coenagrionidae - Pond Damselflies

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Isosticidae - Narrow-wings

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Platycnemidae - Brook Damselflies

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Platystictidae - Forest Damselflies

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Protoneuridae - Pinflies

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Pseudostigmatidae - Forest Giants

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The Damselfly (Suborder Zygoptera) is an insect in the Order Odonata. Damselflies are similar to dragonflies, but the adults can be differentiated by the fact their wings are held along the body when at rest. They are also usually smaller, and weaker fliers than dragonflies, and the eyes are separated.

Related Topics:
Insect - Odonata - Dragonflies

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